Savvidis, who holds a gun licence, is now being investigated for illegal entry on to the football field and for possession of an object that could cause harm in a sporting venue.

The match was abandoned two hours later when AEK players refused to return to the field.

Greek soccer games are frequently marred by violence – and a derby between PAOK and Olympiakos Piraeus was called off last month after the Olympiakos coach was hit by a roll of paper thrown from the stands.

The country’s sports minister has vowed to take “bold decisions” following the latest fracas.